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Public high school
Vumabesala Secondary School
Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga
Vumabesala Secondary School is a public high school in Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. The Department of Basic Education classifies it as a secondary school. In 2025 it had 566 learners and 18 educators, about 31.4 learners per educator. That makes it smaller than the average for public high schools in Mpumalanga (859 learners). It is a quintile 3 school, meaning it serves the middle 20% of communities according to the national poverty ranking. It is a fee-paying public school. Parents who cannot afford the fees can apply to the school for a full or partial exemption. As a Section 21 school, its governing body manages part of its own budget. In the 2025 matric exams, 75.3% of its 73 candidates passed (Mpumalanga average: 86.4%).
Matric (NSC) results
75.3% of the school's 73 matric candidates passed in 2025, below the Mpumalanga average of 86.4%.
| Year | Wrote | Passed | Pass rate | Mpumalanga |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 61 | 40 | 65.6% | 76.9% |
| 2024 | 55 | 47 | 85.5% | 84.8% |
| 2025 | 73 | 55 | 75.3% | 86.4% |
Source: Department of Basic Education, 2025 NSC School Performance Report. Pass rate = candidates who achieved the NSC ÷ candidates who wrote. It doesn't show bachelor passes, distinctions or learners who left before Grade 12.
School facts
| School type | Public high school |
|---|---|
| Phase (DBE) | Secondary School |
| Specialisation | Secondary Subjects |
| Sector | Public |
| Quintile | 3 of 5 (what is this?) |
| School fees | Fee-paying |
| Section 21 | Yes |
| Learners (2025) | 566 |
| Educators (2025) | 18 |
| Learners per educator | 31.4 (province average 30.2) Fewer learners per educator than 48% of 106 similar schools |
| EMIS number | 800025064 |
| Exam centre number | 6605089 |
Address and location
| Street address | Stand No: 558, Gemsbokspruit, Kwamhlanga, 1022 |
|---|---|
| Postal address | Po Box 264 Kwamhlanga Kwamhlanga 1022 |
| Town | Kwamhlanga |
| Province | Mpumalanga |
| Education district | Nkangala |
| Municipality | Thembisile Local Municipality |
| Ward | 10 |
Admissions
Applications for Grade R, Grade 1 and Grade 8 at public schools in Mpumalanga open the year before your child starts school. Contact the school for its application form and dates. Read our guide on applying for Grade 1 and Grade 8.
Questions about Vumabesala Secondary School
Is Vumabesala Secondary School a public or private school?
Vumabesala Secondary School is a public high school.
Does Vumabesala Secondary School charge school fees?
It is a fee-paying school; the fees are set each year by parents at the school governing body budget meeting, and families who cannot afford them can apply for an exemption. It is a quintile 3 school.
What is Vumabesala Secondary School's matric pass rate?
75.3% of its 73 candidates passed the 2025 NSC exams, against 86.4% for Mpumalanga. Earlier years: 2023 65.6%, 2024 85.5%.
How many learners are at Vumabesala Secondary School?
566 learners and 18 educators (about 31.4 learners per educator) in 2025. That is fewer learners per educator than 48% of 106 similar schools in Mpumalanga.
What is the EMIS number of Vumabesala Secondary School?
Its EMIS number is 800025064. Its exam centre number is 6605089.
Where is Vumabesala Secondary School?
Stand No: 558, Gemsbokspruit, Kwamhlanga, 1022. It is in Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga, in the Nkangala education district. Phone 013 945 6735.
Schools near Vumabesala Secondary School
Ekujabuleni Primary School
Tweefontein, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 842 m
Benzangani Primary School
Kwamhlanga, Gemsbokspruit, Mpumalanga 2.1 km
Mbalenhle Secondary School
Tweefontein, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 3.3 km
65.6% matric 2025Gugulethu Primary School
Tweefontein, Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 3.3 km
Sikhulisiwe Primary School
Tweefontein, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 3.4 km
Khulufunde Primary School
Tambo Base Street, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 3.4 km
Buhlebesizwe Secondary School
Kwamhlanga, Mpumalanga 3.5 km
92.5% matric 2025Somarobogo Primary School
Kwamhlanga, Empumalanga, Mpumalanga 3.5 km
Source: DBE EMIS School Masterlist, Quarter 3 of 2025. Details can change; please confirm with the school.